ARLINGTON -- The Rangers scored three runs in the fifth inning and their pitching, led by Cole Hamels, made it stand up for a 3-2 Opening Day victory over the Mariners on Monday at Globe Life Park. The Rangers beat Mariners starter Felix Hernandez, who took the loss despite allowing just one bloop single through six. That was the only hit Texas would tally on the afternoon.
Hamels went seven innings to get his first Opening Day win in three tries. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out eight.